The weather in October in Rwanda

It's warm in October in Rwanda with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Rwanda. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Rwanda. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2015, Rwanda reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Rwanda

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rwanda. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Rwanda New York
Average temperature 27°C 21°C
Max. temperature 29°C 26°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 143 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Rwanda with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 17°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Rwanda is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Rwanda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Rwanda

Temperature in October in Rwanda over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Rwanda. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Rwanda

Total precipitation in October in Rwanda over the years

Daily UV index in October in Rwanda

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Rwanda, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rwanda by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rwanda. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.